Fantasy Tip: Normally daily leagues and other fantasy leagues don't penalize for defense, and this is what Washington is expected to shore up. Still, Washington's arrival could produce stronger results for players like Marcus Semien ($4,700, 9.4% of cap) and other infielders.

Former Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington spoke to the press Thursday, Sept. 18, in Dallas. Washington said, "I was not true to my wife after 42 years. I broke her trust. I'm here today to own that, the mistake, and to apologize to her and to those I disappointed." He did not take questions.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington resigned Friday, Sept. 5, the team announced. Washington noted his resignation was not related to the performance of the team, but to devote his full attention to an off-the-field personal matter. Bench coach Tim Bogar will be the interim manager for the remainder of the season.

Texas Rangers SP Nick Tepesch was praised by manager Ron Washington for his start Friday, July 11. Tepesch gave up six hits and three earned runs over six innings without issuing a walk. "Tepesch pitched extremely well and did what we need him to do," Washington said. "It was a good thing to see. He threw one pitch he'd like to get back."

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington does not appear to be concerned with the recent struggles of OF Shin-Soo Choo. Washington said his competitive nature is probably contributing to him pressing. "But he's been around the game long enough to handle it," Washington said.

Fantasy Tip: Choo has struck out six times in the past two games. Keep an eye on this situation moving forward, but keep using Choo as you normally would for now.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington dropped slumping SS Elvis Andrus to the ninth spot on Sunday, May 4, after Andrus went 0 for 5 with three strikeouts the previous day and left six runners on base. "He's not able to slow things down," Washington said. "He's not swinging the bat well, so he's chasing pitches that he ordinarily wouldn't chase. Right now, he's out of sync." Andrus singled, walked and had an RBI sacrifice fly on Sunday.

Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland (knee) returned to Texas on Monday, April 28, and he went through fielding drills at first base with manager Ron Washington. Holland, who faced batters last week in Arizona, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session today and report back to Arizona later in the week.

Texas Rangers OF Shin-Soo Choo (ankle) hopes to avoid a trip to the 15-day disabled list. He was out this weekend due to an ankle injury but not shelved by the team. Major league rules give a team 10 days to backdate a move to the DL, and manager Ron Washington said that the Rangers are planning to max that out as they wait to see if Choo's sprained left ankle will heal enough for him to be an option.